Palm Sunday

April 2, 2023

As human beings we like either/or propositions. Black and white resolutions. Which means that this Sunday maybe can cause us some consternation. Is it Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday? Well, the church in its wisdom says its both/and. Because that’s how life is lived out isn’t it? So join us as we explore what God has to say to us in the midst of the messiness of our both/and life. 

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Holy Week Services

March 30, 2023

Join us for all or any of the following services during Holy Week as we journey through the story of Christ’s Passion to the glory of Easter Sunday:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – We gather at noon at church for a half hour Matins service. These services will be in-person only.
  • Maundy Thursday – We gather at 6 pm for a simple meal of soup and bread followed at 7 pm for a Maundy Thursday worship service. Click here for the bulletin.
  • Good Friday – We gather at 10:30 am for a Tennebrae Service (which centers around the gradual extinguishing of candles with a reading of the Passion). Click here for the bulletin.
  • Easter Sunday – All are invited to come for self-service breakfast at 8:30 am, including some creative communal artistic expression for all ages, followed at 10:30 am by an Easter celebration service.

We hope you will be able to celebrate and worship with us. All are welcome.

Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 26, 2023

Our gospel reading today is the wonderful story of the raising of Lazarus. Where Jesus proclaims those powerful words, “I am the resurrection and the life?” So which of those do we believe in the most? The resurrection or the life? And whats the difference anyway? Our sermon today tackles that question. And our choir sings a classic spiritual that will get your “toe bones” tapping.

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Fourth Sunday in Lent & Healing Service

March 19, 2023

We all know that we can learn a lot from examining our past. If you’ve ever done one of those DNA family heritage tests you’ll know what I mean. But when can examining our past become a hindrance to living into our future? That’s a question that our gospel raises for us today. And one that’s actually relevant to the whole subject of healing. We join together for a healing service on this Fourth Sunday in Lent.

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Third Sunday in Lent

March 12, 2023

Is there anything more vital to human life than water? Not much. Except maybe living water. So why do we so often resist receiving it? Today we read about a woman who was confronted with that question. And the discovery she made that left her bubbling over with the stuff. We continue our Lenten journey with a stop at a well in an inhospitable place.

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Second Sunday in Lent

March 5, 2023

On this second Sunday in Lent, we welcome Pastor Cliff Reinhardt to lead us while Pastor Eric is away.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Soup ‘n’ Sing & Holden Evening Prayer

March 2, 2023

Starting today, every Wednesday evening in March we will be hosting our annual Soup ‘n’ Sing at 6 pm followed by our Holden Evening Prayer at 7 pm. Please don’t hesitate to contact the church for more information.

First Sunday in Lent

February 26, 2023

On this first Sunday in Lent we head once again into the wilderness with Jesus to reflect on temptation. But I wonder if our toughest temptations are the ones we hardly ever recognize. Let’s follow the advice that the voice from the cloud gave the disciples last week and listen to Jesus. As usual he’s got something important to say.

Today’s worship service will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel at 10:30 am. Join us live, or watch the video here at a later time.

The bulletin for the service can be downloaded here.

Ash Wednesday

February 22, 2023

The Night Circus – Special Event

February 19, 2023

Mark your calendars!

We at Good Shepherd invite you to a special event on February 19 at 7:00 pm for an evening of enchanting harp music. Admission will be by donation with the proceeds going to 3030 Gordon and Tri-Cities Homelessness Shelter.

The event is a harp concert featuring Bess Lu, a Vancouver-based harpist who has performed with the renowned Winter Harp ensemble. She’ll be performing a program she has created and which includes her own composition called “The Night Circus” accompanied by her husband Rob Muir as narrator for the poetry. 

If you are unable to join us in person you can watch the event through our live-stream by clicking here. In that case, we encourage you to make an online donation to the 3030 Gordon Tri-Cities homeless shelter by clicking here and choosing “3030 Gordon Shelter and Housing” from the drop down menu in the “Additional Information” field.